As manager Erik ten Hag wants to reinforce his midfield this summer, it is said that Manchester United is in the running to sign Fiorentina wonder, Sofyan Amrabat.
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Sport, a Spanish publication, reports that the Red Devils are reportedly prepared to compete with La Liga powerhouse Barcelona for the signature of the Moroccan international. Sport claims that the two clubs are among’several’ suitors who are interested in the 26-year-old.
According to the source, United have already made “contact” about a potential summer raid and are expressing “serious” interest in the 6 foot 1 wonder player ahead of the upcoming campaign. The Netherlands-born star appears to be up for grabs with only one year remaining on his current contract.
The 48-cap fighter, who joined his current team from Club Brugge back in 2020, has an expiring contract, and latest rumours say that he might be available for as cheap as €25 million (£22 million).
Must Man United get Amrabat?
Due to his outstanding recent performances for both club and country, the former Utrecht and Feyenoord star has undoubtedly earned that significant interest from the Old Trafford leadership. He particularly stood out during Morocco’s run to the World Cup semifinal during the winter.
Amrabat, who was hailed by journalist Carlo Garganese as a “monster” and the “best centre midfielder in the tournament,” was a colossal presence for the Atlas Lions during their incredible run to the last four. As a measure of his ball-winning prowess, he averaged 2.3 tackles per game in his seven appearances in Qatar.
The £32k-per-week player, who has also been dubbed “extraordinary” by former Spain manager Luis Enrique, has had a strong season so far in Florence. He helped the Italian team reach the Europa Conference League final with an average of 1.6 tackles and 1.2 interceptions per game over the course of his 12 appearances in the competition.
Amrabat is not simply a ball-winning machine in front of the defence four; he also provides significant quality when the ball is in his hands. He is in the top 8% of his European counterparts for both progressive passes and pass completion.
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Another player who is reportedly Ten Hag’s aim, Mason Mount, also appears to possess this all-around ability. The Chelsea playmaker, who may be headed to Manchester this summer, is able to have an influence both in and out of possession.
Although Mount frequently plays a more advanced role than the Serie A star, he still presents a serious creative threat when he has the ball, ranking in the top 7% of players in his position for progressive passes.
The 24-year-old Englishman has previously been referred to by his former Blues colleague Antonio Rudiger as a “master” at putting in the hard yards defensively. Like Amrabat, he is equally adept at disrupting play and is in the top 12% for tackles made.
As a result, it would be a huge asset for United to have two players who can efficiently win back possession and control the play, which is why there may be anticipation for Amrabat to line up next season alongside Mount in the centre of the field.
